how an extended maternity leave impacted my small woman-owned creative business, out of office time

Let me start by saying that it was NOT easy to turn off my work brain. And no, I did not do a perfect job staying away from my business entirely. I knew that going into my extended out of office time for maternity leave that I would be tempted to work. After all, my […]

Sep 7, 2023

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handmade jewelry earrings with salvaged leather and metal from milwaukee maker artist

Stacey is the owner and artist behind Maebel Jewelry. She’s such a creative woman, working with salvaged leather and other metal materials to make wearable works of art! Her earrings and necklaces are each a labor of love. It’s such an honor to do brand photos for jewelry artist like her, right here in the […]

Aug 24, 2023

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I love working with real estate agents for personal branding photos! Katie and I got to work together a couple years ago, so we knew each other going into the session. Brand Session Location for Real Estate Agent Katie is with Keller Williams Realty (KW), so we were able to use two different locations for […]

Aug 3, 2023

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woman in a white dress brand photos for a transformational life coach

Some of the best spaces are hidden gems! I’m dishing all my (not-so-secret) Milwaukee location ideas for outdoor brand photo and video sessions. These are just a few of the best options, but as you can guess there are more! Outdoor brand photo locations don’t have to be boring, we can find you a perfect […]

Jul 20, 2023

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woman led group coaching professional development for educators

Carole and the Clareo Group are coaches providing professional development for higher ed faculty and educators. They offer a variety of support services for new (or burned out) educators, which is so needed today! Anyone in education knows the overwhelming workload and expectations can lead to burnout. So Carole and her team provide much-needed support […]

Jul 13, 2023

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hand holding a sully's sandwich melt in front of red wall with food graphics

Molly wasn’t busy enough with Miss Molly’s Cafe, she also wanted to open up a casual, family-friendly sandwich shop! I’m kidding of course, but I’m so glad she took on the extra project and extra work. She and her team have built a fantastic gem for the neighborhood right next door to the Cafe. I […]

Jun 29, 2023

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two real estate agents reading Madison magazine on white granite countertop

Cait, Ryan, and Ashlee of Insiders Realty in Madison got together with me for new brand photos and video for their real estate business. They’re some of my Retainer clients, so I get to see them a few times per year! Brand Photos for Real Estate Agents We had a spring-feeling session to capture photos […]

Jun 22, 2023

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woman entrepreneur creating a vision board on wall

Creating a Mood Board for Your Brand Session A mood board (or vision board) can capture the visual vibe of your session, and it can be a really useful tool! That’s why my clients and I don’t shy away from using a platform like Pinterest to find and collect inspiration. Creating a mood board for […]

Jun 8, 2023

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child reading book at bedtime with stuffed animal tucked into bed

Jenna and Erin of Market St Creative are spectacular coaches, designers, and doers for sleep consultants. They work with me as Retainer clients (annually) for new brand photos and video. These two offer so much to their clients, and recently added a subscription where clients even get photo content! Brand Photos for Coaches and Designers […]

May 25, 2023

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flatlay of business notebooks, candle and matches, and fashion magazine like Vogue

“Once I get just one more client/the next big sale/one big month (or insert X goal), I’m going to hire a photographer for a brand shoot.” I’ve heard this MANY times in the past few years, and believe me I see you and I get it. Investing in yourself is tough because you might not […]

May 11, 2023

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